Now, Scott County Conservation authorities are taking measures to try to prevent the spread of Emerald Ash Borer, which is commonly spread by transporting it in cut wood. Their conservation board passed a resolution August 14, 2013 that prohibits firewood from being brought onto any Conservation Board property from any location outside of Scott County. Only firewood that meets state and USDA labeling requirements may be exempt from the ban.

As of January 2011, all firewood sold in Iowa must include information about the county and state where the wood was harvested.